Food Distribution Driver

General Responsibilities:

• Pack and deliver USDA food to customers at established distribution sites.


• Maintain an accurate inventory of food.


• Provide quality professional customer service at all times.

Specific Duties:

• Receive, unload, inventory, and store all USDA food shipments.


• Safely operate a forklift and pallet jack within warehouse environment.


• Open product and set up packing line for USDA food boxes.


• Oversee volunteers who assist with distribution and packing lines.


• Drive box trucks to distribution sites across 12-county region.


• Load food boxes into vehicles for customers during distribution.


• Deliver USDA food to partner food pantries.


• Maintain and clean vehicles daily, including refuel and fluid checks.


• Complete equipment safety checks and reports.


• Clean warehouse and storage areas.


• Assist with inventory count and reconciliation using First In, First Out (FIFO) standards.


• Receive and process Clare County Food Pantry donations.


• Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, and training opportunities as identified and approved by supervisor.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.


• Experience driving a box truck preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Current Michigan Chauffeurs Driver’s License.


• Forklift certification or ability to pass certification within the first 30 days.


• Annual Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam.


• Must complete annual USDA Civil Rights training.


• Must have proficient computer skills (Outlook & Internet)


• Successful clearance of DHHS Central Registry and criminal history record check.


• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and pass a motor vehicle check.


• Must comply with Agency smoke-free and drug-free policies.


• Understand the importance of daily work attendance.

Physical Demands:

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


• The employee is required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to handle and reach with hands and arms.


• The employee needs to be able to frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.